Zenoah G3000 User manual
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CHAIN SAWS
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Contents
1. For Safe Operation.....................................................................3
2. Explanation of Symbols on the Machine....................................7
3. Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain ..........................................8
4. Fuel and Chain Oil .....................................................................9
5. Operating the Engine...............................................................10
6. Sawing .....................................................................................12
7. Maintenance ............................................................................14
8. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar..............................15
9. Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................16
10. Disposal ....................................................................................16
11. Specifications...........................................................................17
Read operator's instruction
book before operating this
machine.
Wear head, eye and ear
protection.
Use the chain saw
with two hands.
Warning! Danger of
kickback.
Read, understand and
follow all warnings.
This saw is for trained tree
service operators only.
Use appropriate protections
for foot-leg and hand-arm.
Never touch hot surface.
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS AND SAFETY WARNINGS
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1. For safe operation
WARNING
This chainsaw has been especially designed for tree
maintenance and should therefore only be used by trained
operators when working on trees.
1. Never operate a chain saw when you
are fatigued, ill, or upset, or under the
influence of medication that may
make you drowsy, or if you are under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
2. Use safety footwear, snug fitting
clothing and eye, hearing and head
protection devices.
Use the vibration-proof glove.
3. Keep the saw chain sharp and the
saw, including the AV system, well
maintained. A dull chain will increase
cutting time, and pressing a dull
chain through wood will increase the
vibrations transmitted to your hands.
A saw with loose components or with
damaged or worn AV buffers will also
tend to have higher vibration levels.
4. Always use caution when handling
fuel. Wipe up all spills and then move
the chain saw at least 3 m from the
fueling point before starting the en-
gine.
5. Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (i.e. smoking, open flames, or
work that can cause sparks) in the
areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or
stored.
6. Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the chain saw.
7. Do not allow other persons to be near
the chain saw when starting or cut-
ting. Keep bystanders and animals
out of the work area. Children, pets
and bystanders should be a minimum
of 10 m away when you start or oper-
ate the chain saw.
8. Never start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
a planned retreat path from the falling
tree.
9. Always hold the chain saw firmly with
both hands when the engine is run-
ning. Use a firm grip with thumb and
fingers encircling the chain saw
handles.
10. Keep all parts of your body away from
the saw chain when the engine is
running.
11. Before you start the engine, make
sure the saw chain is not contacting
anything.
12. Always carry the chain saw with the
engine stopped, the guide bar and
saw chain to the rear, and the muffler
away from your body.
13. Always inspect the chain saw before
each use for worn, Ioose, or dam-
aged parts. Never operate a chain
saw that is damaged, improperly
adjusted, or is not completely and
securely assembled. Be sure that the
saw chain stops moving when the
throttle control trigger is released.
14. All chain saw service, other than the
items listed in the Owner’s Manual,
should be performed by competent
chain saw service personnel. (E.g., if
improper tools are used to remove
the flywheel, or if an improper tool is
used to hold the flywheel in order to
remove the clutch, structural damage
to the flywheel could occur which
could subsequently cause the fly-
wheel to disintegrate.)
15. Always shut off the engine before
setting it down.
16. Use extreme caution when cutting
small size brush and saplings be-
cause slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward
you or pull you off balance.
17. When cutting a limb that is under
tension, be alert for spring- back so
that you will not be struck when the
tension in the wood fibers is re-
leased.
18. Never cut in high wind, bad weather,
when visibility is poor or in very high
or low temperatures. Always check
the tree for dead branches which
could fall during the felling opera-
tion.
19. Keep the handles dry, clean and free
of oil or fuel mixture.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) muffler guard
(2) guide bar
(3) saw chain
20. Operate the chain saw only in well
ventilated areas. Never start or run
the engine inside a closed room or
building. Exhaust fumes contain
dangerous carbon monoxide.
21. Do not operate the chain saw in a tree
unless specially trained to do so.
22. Guard against kickback. Kickback is
the upward motion of the guide bar
which occurs when the saw chain at
the nose of the guide bar contacts an
object. Kickback can lead to danger-
ous loss of control of the chain saw.
23. When transporting your chain saw,
make sure the appropriate guide bar
scabbard is in place.
24. Never touch the muffer guard, guide
bar, saw chain or nut with bare hands
while the engine is in operation or
immediately after shutting down the
engine. Doing so could result in seri-
ous burns because of high tempera-
ture.
front handle, when the engine is run-
ning. Use a firm grip with thumbs
and fingers encircling the chain saw
handles. A firm grip will help you
reduce kickback and maintain con-
trol of the saw.
(3) Make certain that the area in which
you are cutting is free from obstruc-
tions. Do not let the nose of the guide
bar contact a log, branch, or any
other obstruction which could be hit
while you are operating the saw.
(4) Cut at high engine speeds.
(5) Do not overreach or cut above shoul-
der height.
(6) Follow the manufacturer’s sharpen-
ing and maintenance instructions for
the saw chain.
(7) Only use replacement bars and
chains specified by the manufac-
turer or the equivalent.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FOR CHAIN SAW USERS
WARNING
• Kickbackmayoccurwhenthenose
or tip of the guide bar touches an
object, or when the wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause
alightning fast reverse reaction,kicking
the guide bar up and back towards
the operator. Pinching the saw chain
along the top of the guide bar may
push the guide bar rapidly back to-
wards the operator. Either of these
reactions may cause you to Iose
control of the saw, which could result
in serious personal injury.
• Donotrelyexclusivelyonthesafety
devices built into your saw. As a
chain saw user you should take sev-
eral steps to keep cutting jobs free
from accident or injury.
(1) With a basic understanding of kick-
back you can reduce or eliminate
the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents.
(2) Keep a good grip on the saw with
both hands, the right hand on the
rear handle, and the left hand on the
WORSE EFFECTS OF VIBRATION
If you continue to use high-vibration tools these
symptoms will probably get worse, for example:
• thenumbnessinyourhandscouldbecomeperma-
nent and you won’t be able to feel things at all;
• youwillhavedifcultypickingupsmallobjectssuch
as screws or nails;
• the vibration white nger could happen more fre-
quently and affect more of your fingers.
FOR PROTECTING YOUR BODY FROM VIBRATION
Please observe the following matter, in order to
protect the health of your body.
1. Always use the right tool for each job (to do the job
more quickly and expose you to less hand-arm vibra-
tion).
2. Check tools before using them to make sure they
have been properly maintained and repaired to avoid
increased vibration caused by faults or general
wear.
3. Make sure cutting tools are kept sharp so that they
remain efficient.
4. Reduce the amount of time you use a tool in one go,
by doing other jobs in between.
5. Avoid gripping or forcing a tool or workpiece more
than you have to.
6. Store tools so that they do not have very cold handles
when next used.
7. Encourage good blood circulation by:
• keeping warm and dry (when necessary, wear
gloves, a hat, waterproofs and use heating pads if
available);
• giving up or cutting down on smoking because
smoking reduces blood flow; and massaging and
exercising your fingers
DISPOSAL
• When you dispose of the machine, do not disas-
semble the machine.
• Whenyoudisposeofthemachine,fuel,chainoil,be
sure to follow your local regulations.
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WORKING WITH TREE SERVICE CHAIN-SAWS
FROM A ROPE AND HARNESS
This chapter sets out working practices to reduce the
risk of injury from tree service chainsaws when working
at height from a rope and harness. While it may form
the basis of guidance and training literature, it should
not be regarded as a substitute for formal training.
General requirements working at height
Operators of tree service chainsaws working at height
from a rope and harness should never work alone. A
competent ground worker trained in appropriate emer-
gency procedures should assist them.
Operators of tree service chainsaws for this work should
be trained in general safe climbing and work position-
ing techniques and shall properly equipped with har-
nesses, ropes, strops, karabiners and other equipment
for maintaining secure and safe working positions for
both themselves and the saw.
Preparing to use the saw in the tree
The chainsaw should checked, fuelled, started and
warmed up by the ground worker before it is sent up to
the operator in the tree. The chainsaw should be fitted
with a suitable strop for attaching to the operator’s har-
ness:
a) choke the strop around the attachment point on the
rear of the saw (A);
A
b) provide suitable karabiners to allow indirect (i.e. via
the strop) and direct attachment (i.e. at the attach-
ment point on the saw) of saw to the operators har-
ness;
c) ensure the saw is securely attached when it is being
sent up to the operator;
d) ensure the saw it secured to the harness before it
is disconnected from the means of ascent.
The saw should only be attached to the recommended
attachment points on the harness. These may be at
mid-point (front or rear) or at the sides. Where possible
attaching the saw to centre rear mid-point will keep it
clear of climbing lines and support its weight centrally
down the operator’s spine.
When moving the saw from any attachment point to
another, operators should ensure it is secured in the
new position before releasing it from the previous at-
tachment point.
Using the chainsaw in the tree
An analysis of accidents with these saws during tree
service operations shows the primary cause as being
inappropriate one-handed use of the saw. In the vast
majority of accidents, operators fail to adopt a secure
work position witch allows them to hold both handles
of the saw. This results in an increased risk of injury due
to:
• nothavingarmgriponthesawifitkicksback;
• alackofcontrolofthesawsuchthatitismoreliable
to contact climbing lines and operators body (par-
ticularly the left hand and arm)
• losingcontrolfrominsecureworkpositionresulting
in contact with the saw (unexpected movement dur-
ing operation of the saw)
Securing the work position for two-handed use
To allow the operator to hold the saw with both hands,
they should as general rule, aim for secure work position
where they are operating the saw at:
• hiplevelwhencuttinghorizontalsections;
• solarplexuslevelwhencuttingverticalsections.
Where the operator is working close into vertical stems
with a low lateral forces on their work position, then a
good footing may be all that is needed to maintain a
secure work position. However as operators move away
from the stem, they will need to take steps to remove
or counteract the increasing lateral forces by, for ex-
ample, a re-direct of the main line via a supplementary
anchor point or using an adjustable strop direct from
the harness to a supplementary anchor point.
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Gaining a good footing at the working position can be
assisted by use of a temporary foot stirrup created from
an endless sling.
Starting the saw in the tree
When starting the saw in the tree, the operator
should:
a) apply the chain brake before starting;
b) hold saw on either the left or right of the body when
starting:
1) on the left side hold the saw with either the left hand
on the front handle or the right hand on the rear
handle and thrust the saw away from the body while
holding the pull starter cord in the other hand;
2) on the right side, hold the saw with the right hand
on either handle and thrust the saw away from the
body while holding the pull starter cord in the left
hand.
The chain brake should always be engaged before
lowering a running saw onto its strop.
Operators should always check the saw has sufficient
fuel before undertaking critical cuts.
One-hand use of the chainsaw
Operators should not use tree service chainsaws one-
handed in place of unstable work positioning or in
preference to a handsaw when cutting small diameter
wood at the branch tips.
Tree service chainsaws should only be used one-
handed where:
• theoperatorcannotgainaworkpositionenabling
two-handed use; and
• theyneedtosupporttheirworkingpositionwithone
hand; and
• thesawisbeingusedatfullstretch,atrightangles
to and out of line with the operator’s body.
Operators should never:
• cutwiththekickbackzoneatthetipofthechainsaw
guide bar
• ‘holdandcut’sections
• attempttocatchfallingsections.
Freeing a trapped saw
If the saw should become trapped during cutting, op-
erators should:
• switchoffthesawandattachitsecurelytothetree
inboard (i.e. towards the truck side) of the cut or to
a separate tool line;
• pullthesawfromthekerfwhilstliftingthebranchas
necessary;
• ifnecessary,useahandsaworsecondchainsawto
release the trapped saw by cutting a minimum of 30
cm away from the trapped saw.
Whether a handsaw or a chainsaw is used to free a
stuck saw, the release cuts should always be outboard
(toward the tips of the branch), in order to prevent the
saw being taken with the section and further complicat-
ing the situation.
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2. Explanation of Symbols on the Machine
The port to refuel “MIX GASOLINE”
Position: Fuel cap
The port to top up chain oil
Position: Oil cap
The indication regarding the switch.
Flipping the engine switch to the “O” (STOP) direction, the engine stops.
Position: upper part of the unit
The indication regarding the choke.
Pulling out the choke knob, the choke closes.
Position: front of the chain cover
The screw under the “H” stamp is The High-speed adjustment screw.
The screw under the “L” stamp is The Slow-speed adjustment screw.
The screw at the left of the “T” stamp is the Idle adjustment screw.
Position: Left side of the rear handle
For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine.
According to these indications, please be careful not to make any mistake.
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3. Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain
A standard saw unit package contains the items as illustrated.
Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw
chain to the power unit as follows.
WARNING
The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use thick,
protective gloves to avoid injury.
1. Loosen a nut and remove the chain cover.
2. Mount the guide bar and fit the saw chain around
the bar and the drive sprocket. Pay attention to the
correct direction of the saw chain.
Rotating direction
3. Fit the chain tensioner nut into the lower hole of the
guide bar, then install the chain cover, and fasten
the mounting nut to finger tightness.
Hook
WARNING
When installing the chain cover, be sure to fit the hook
completely at the rear end of the cover.
4. While holding up the tip of the bar, adjust the chain
tension by turning the tensioner screw until the tie
straps just touch the bottom side of the bar rail.
Loosen
Chain
tensioner
screw
Tighten
Tie straps
5. Keep holding the guide bar up, tighten the mounting
nut firmly with the attached socket wrench.
Tighten
Lift up
6. Rotate the saw chain by hand, wearing a protective
glove, to see if it turns smoothly without noticeable
gap between the tie straps and the guide bar.
WARNING
A new chain will expand its length in the beginning of
use. Check and readjust the tension frequently as a
loose chain can easily derail or cause rapid wear of
itself and the guide bar.
Bar protector
Guide bar
Saw chain
Plug wrench
(Hexagon socket (S13/S19) +
Slotted driver)
Power unit
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ful that, if the agitation is insufficient, there is an in-
creased danger of early piston seizing due to abnor-
mally lean mixture.
5. Put a clear indication on the outside of the container
to avoid mixing up with gasoline or other contain-
ers.
6. Indicate the contents on outside of container for easy
identification.
■FUELING THE UNIT
1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a
dustless place.
2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity.
3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel
spillage around the unit.
WARNING
1. Select bare ground for fueling.
2. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling
point before starting the engine.
3. Stop the engine before refueling the unit. At that time,
be sure to sufficiently agitate the mixed gasoline in
the container.
■FOR YOUR ENGINE LIFE, AVOID:
1. FUEL WITH NO OIL (RAW GASOLINE) – It will cause
severe damage to the internal engine parts very
quickly.
2. GASOHOL – It can cause deterioration of rubber and/
or plastic parts and disruption of engine lubrica-
tion.
3. OIL FOR 4-CYCLE ENGINE USE – It can cause spark
plug fouling, exhaust port blocking, or piston ring
sticking.
4. Mixed fuels which have been left unused for a
period of one month or more may clog the carbu-
retor and result in the engine failing to operate prop-
erly.
5. In the case of storing the product for a long period
of time, clean the fuel tank after rendering it empty.
Next, activate the engine and empty the carburetor
of the composite fuel.
6. In the case of scrapping the used mixed oil con-
tainer, scrap it only at an authorized repository site.
NOTE
As for details of quality assurance, read the description
in the section Limited Warranty carefully. Moreover, nor-
mal wear and change in product with no functional influ-
ence are not covered by the warranty. Also, be careful
that, if the usage in the instruction manual is not observed
as to the mixed gasoline, etc. described therein, it may
not be covered by the warranty.
■CHAIN OIL
Use motor oil SAE #10W-30 all year round or SAE
#30 ~ #40 in summer and SAE #20 in winter.
NOTE
Do not use wasted or regenerated oil that can cause
damage to the oil pump.
4. Fuel and Chain Oil
■FUEL
WARNING
• Gasoline is very flammable.Avoid smoking or
bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure
to stop the engine and allow it cool before refueling
the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and
move at least 3 m (10 ft) away from the fueling point
before starting the engine.
• The Zenoah engines are lubricated by oil specially
formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use.
If Zenoah oil is not available, use an anti-oxidant
added quality oil expressly labeled for air-cooled
2-cycle engine use (JASO FC GRADE OIL or ISO EGC
GRADE).
• DonotuseBIAorTCW(2-strokewater-coolingtype)
mixed oil.
■RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO
GASOLINE 50 : OIL 1
<when using ZENOAH genuine oil>
• Exhaust emission are controlled by the funda
mental engine parameters and components (eq.,
carburation, ignition timing and port timing) without
addition of any major hardware or the introduction
of an inert material during combustion.
• Theseengines arecertiedtooperateonunleaded
gasoline.
• Make sure to use gasoline with a minimum octane
number of 89RON (USA/Canada: 87AL).
• If you use a gasoline of a lower octane value than
prescribed, there is a danger that the engine tem-
perature may rise and an engine problem such as
piston seizing may consequently occur.
• Unleaded gasoline is recommended to reduce the
contamination of the air for the sake of your health and
the environment.
• Poor quality gasolines or oils may damage sealing
rings, fuel lines or fuel tank of the engine.
■HOW TO MIX FUEL
WARNING
•Payattentiontoagitation.
1. Measure out the quantities of gasoline and oil to be
mixed.
2. Put some of the gasoline into a clean, approved fuel
container.
3. Pour in all of the oil and agitate well.
4. Pour in the rest of gasoline and agitate again for at
least one minute. As some oils may be difficult to
agitate depending on oil ingredients, sufficient agita-
tion is necessary for the engine to last long. Be care-
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WARNING
It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw that mounts
broken parts or lacks any parts.
Before starting engine, make sure that all the parts in-
cluding bar and chain are installed properly.
■STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
Keep clear of the saw chain as it will start rotating
upon starting of the engine.
1. Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and tighten
the caps securely.
Fuel Chain oil
2. Push the primer pump until fuel flows out in the clear
tube.
Primer pump
3. Put the ignition switch to “ I ” position.
Ignition switch
4. While holding the throttle lever together with the
throttle interlock, push in the side button and release
the throttle lever to hold it at the start position.
Throttle interlock
Side
button
Throttle lever
5. Operating the Engine
5. Pull out the choke knob to the closed position.
Choke
knob
NOTE
When restarting immediately after stopping the engine,
Ieave the choke knob at the open position.
6. While holding the saw unit securely on the ground,
pull the starter rope vigorously.
WARNING
Do not start the engine while hanging the chain saw
with a hand. The saw chain may touch your body.
It’s very dangerous.
7. When firing occurs, push in the choke knob and pull
the starter again to start the engine.
8. Allow the engine to warm up with the throttle lever
pulled slightly.
■CHECKING OIL SUPPLY
WARNING
Make sure to set up the bar and the chain when
checking the oil supply.
If not, the rotating parts may be exposed. It is very
dangerous.
After starting the engine, run the chain at medium speed
and see if chain oil is scattered off as shown in the
figure.
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NOTE
The oil tank should become nearly empty by the time
fuel in the tank is used up. Be sure to refill the oil tank
every time when refueling the saw.
■STOPPING ENGINE
1. Release the throttle lever to allow the engine to idle
for a few minutes.
2. Put the ignition switch to the “O” position.
NOTE
In case of emergency, turn off the switch without idling
the engine.
■ADJUSTING CARBURETOR
H needle L needle
Idle adjusting screw
The carburetor has been adjusted at the factory. Should
your unit need readjustment due to the changes in al-
titude or operating conditions, please let your skillful
dealer make the adjustment. A wrong adjustment may
cause damage to your unit. If you have to make the
adjustment yourself, please carefully follow the proce-
dure below.
NOTE
Be sure to adjust the carburetor with the bar chain at-
tached.
1. Stop engine and screw in both H and L needles
until they stop. Never farce. Then set them back the
standard number of turns as shown below.
H needle : 11/4± 1/4
L needle : 11/4± 1/4
2. Start engine and allow it a few minutes warming up
in low speed.
3. Turn L needle slowly clockwise to find the position
where idling speed is maximum, set the needle back
a quarter (1/4) turn counterclockwise. L needle
should be set in 1/4 turn either wise from the stan-
dard position.
4. Turn idle adjusting screw (T) counterclockwise so
that saw chain does not turn. If idling speed is too
slow, turn the screw clockwise.
5. Make a test cut and adjust the H needle for best
cutting power, not for maximum speed.
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6. Sawing
A log lying on the ground
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from
the opposite side.
A log hanging off the ground
In area A, saw up from the bottom one-third and finish
by sawing down from the top. In area B, saw down from
the top one-third and finish by sawing up from the bot-
tom.
■FELLING A TREE
Notch cut
Felling direction
Felling cut
1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind,
lean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease
of completing the task after felling and other fac-
tors.
2. While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a
good foothold and retreat path.
3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into the tree
on the felling side.
4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side of the notch
and at a level slightly higher than the bottom of the
notch.
When you fell a tree, be sure to warn neighbor-
ing workers of the danger.
Bucking and Limbing
• Alwaysensureyourfoothold.Donotstand
on the log.
• Bealerttotherollingoverofacutlog.Es-
pecially when working on a slope, stand on
the uphill side of the log.
• Followtheinstructionsin“ForSafeOpera-
tion” to avoid kickback of the saw.
Before starting work, check the direction of bending
force inside the log to be cut. Always finish cutting from
the opposite side of the bending direction to prevent
the guide bar from being caught in the cut.
• Beforeproceedingtoyourjob,
read the section “For Safe
Operation”. It is recommended
to first practice sawing easy
logs. This also helps you get
accustomed to your unit.
• Alwaysfollowthesafetyregula-
tions. The chain saw must only
be used for cutting wood. It is
forbidden to cut other types of
material. Vibrations and kick-
back vary with different materi-
als and the requirements of the
safety regulations would not be
respected. Do not use the
chain saw as a lever for lifting,
moving or splitting objects. Do
not lock it over fixed stands. It
is forbidden to hitch tools or
applications to the PTO other
than those specified by the
manufacturer.
• Itisnotnecessary to forcethe saw into the
cut. Apply only light pressure while running
the engine at full throttle.
• Whenthesawchainiscaughtinthecut,do
not attempt to pull it out by force, but use a
wedge or a lever to open the way.
• If the guide bar and saw chain becomes
caught in wood while operating it, stop the
engine.
Do not pry the handle with excessive force.
Use a wedge to remove the chain instead.
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Cutting the limbs of Fallen Tree
First check to which side the limb is bent. Then make
the initial cut from the bent side and finish by sawing
from the opposite side.
Be alert to the springing back of a cut limb.
Pruning of Standing Tree
Cut up from the bottom, finish down from the top.
• Donotuseanunstablefootholdorladder.
• Donotoverreach.
• Donotcutaboveshoulderheight.
• Always use both your hands to hold the
saw.
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7. Maintenance
WARNING
Before cleaning, the inspecting or repairing the unit,
make sure that engine has stopped and is cool. Discon-
nect the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
■MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE
AIR FILTER
A clogged air filter can reduce the engine performance.
Daily check the filter elements and tap off attached saw
dust. When cleaning, use warm, soapy water and dry
completely before installing. When the element is broken
or shrunk, replace with a new one.
Air cleaner
cover
Filter elements
OILING PORT
Dismount the guide bar and check the oiling port for
blocking by sawdust.
Oiling
port
GENERAL
Inspect the entire unit for fuel leakage, Ioose fastenings,
and damage to major parts, especially handle joints
and guide bar mounting. When anything wrong be
found, make sure to have it repaired before next us-
age.
■MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
FUEL FILTER
When the engine runs short of fuel supply, check the
fuel filter for blockage.
Wire
Fuel filter
OIL STRAINER
Drain the oil tank and remove the oil strainer located
near the spark plug. Check the condition and clean if
necessary.
Oil strainer
SPARK PLUG
Starting failure and mis-firing are often caused by a
fouled spark plug. Periodically clean the spark plug and
check that the spark gap is in the correct range.
.025 in
0.6 mm
For a replacement plug, use Champion CJ-8Y or RCJ-
8Y, or NGK BPM7A.
DRIVE SPROCKET
Periodically check the drive sprocket for wear and dam-
age, and replace when the teeth have worn over 1mm,
or when any damage has been observed.
GB-15
G3000
G
B
■Saw Chain
WARNING
It is very important for smooth and safe operation to
always keep the cutters sharp.
The cutters need to be sharpened when:
• Sawdustbecomespowder-like.
• Youneedextraforcetosawin.
• Thecutpathdoesnotgostraight.
• Vibrationincreases.
• Fuelconsumptionincreases.
Cutter setting standards:
WARNING
Be sure to wear safety gloves.
Before filing:
•Makesurethesawchainisheldsecurely.
•Makesuretheengineisstopped.
•Usearoundleofpropersizeforthechain.
Chain type: 91VG
File size: 5/32 in (4.0 mm)
Place the file on the cutter and push straight forward.
Keep the file position as illustrated.
After each cutter has been filed, check the depth gauge
and file it to the proper level as illustrated.
Appropriate gauge checker
Make the
shoulder round
Depth gauge standard
0.025″(0.64 mm)
8. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar
WARNING
Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the chance
of kickback or tie-strap breakage.
Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge
angles as illustrated.
Cutter length
Filing angle
Side plate angle
Top plate cutting angle
(25AP) 85°
(91VG) 80°
■Guide Bar
• Reverse the bar occasionally to prevent partial
wear.
• The bar rail should always be square. Check for
wear of the bar rail. Apply a ruler to the bar and the
out side of a cutter. If a gap is observed between
them, the rail is normal. Otherwise, the bar rail is
worn. Such a bar needs to be corrected or re-
placed.
Ruler
Gap
No gap
Chain tilts
WARNING:
This saw is equipped with one of the following low
kickback bar/chain combinations:
ZenoahPartNumber
Bar Size Guide Bar Saw Chain
12 848-CB2-2G24 3606-52211
14 848-CB-4G23 2931-52210
GB-16
G3000
10. Disposal
• Whenyoudisposeofthemachine,donotdisas-
semble the machine.
• Whenyoudisposeofthemachine,fuel,chainoil,
be sure to follow your local regulations.
9. Troubleshooting Guide
Case 1. Starting failure
WARNING
Make sure the icing prevention system is not working.
Case 2. Lack of power/Poor acceleration/
Rough idling
Case 3. Oil does not come out
If the unit seems to need further service, please consult
with an authorized service shop in your area.
Check fuel for water
or substandard mix-
ture.
Check for engine
flooding.
Check spark ignition.
Replace with proper
fuel.
Remove and dry the
spark plug.
Then pull the starter
again with no choke.
Replace with a new
plug.
Check fuel for water
or substandard mix-
ture.
Check air filter and
fuel filter for clog-
ging.
Check carburetor for
inadequate adjust-
ment.
Replace with proper
fuel.
Clean.
Readjust speed nee-
dles.
Check oil for sub-
standard quality.
Check oil passage
and ports for clog-
ging.
Replace.
Clean.
GB-17
G3000
G
B
11. Specications
Power unit:
Displacement (cm3): .........................................................................................................................................28.5
Fuel:............................................................................................................ Mixture (Gasoline 50 : Two-cycle oil 1)
(whenusingZENOAHgenuineoil)
Fuel tank capacity (cm3): ...................................................................................................................................220
Chain oil:............................................................................................................................. Motor oil SAE# 10W-30
Oil tank capacity (cm3): .....................................................................................................................................130
Carburetor: .................................................................................................................................... Diaphragm type
lgnition system::......................................................................................................................................Solid State
Spark plug: ...................................................................................................................................Champion CJ-8Y
Oil feeding system: ..................................................................................................................... Mechanical pump
Max. speed........................................................................................................................................12,500 (min-1)
Idle speed............................................................................................................................................2,900 (min-1)
Dimensions (L x W x H) (mm): ....................................................................................................... 260 x 225 x 230
Dry weight
Power unit only (kg): ...........................................................................................................................................3.2
Power:.......................................................................................................................................0.9/8,000 (kw/min-1)
Cutting head:
Guide bar
Type:.............................................................................................................................................Sprocket nose
Size (in. (cm)): ............................................................................................................................ 12 (30), 14 (35)
Saw chain
Type:..............................................................................................................................................Oregon 91VG
Pitch (in. (mm)):................................................................................................................................... 3/8 (9.53)
Gauge (in. (mm)): .............................................................................................................................. 0.05 (1.27)
Specifications are subject to change wihout notice.
GB-18
G3000
12. Limited warranty
Should any failure occur on the product under normal
operating conditions within the applicable warranty
period, the failed part will be replaced or repaired free
ofchargebyaZENOAHauthorizeddealer.
WARRANTY PERIOD: Six (6) months after purchased
by end-user subject to 12 months from produced month.
(30 days If used for rental purpose)
THE PURCHASER SHALL BEAR COSTS OF TRANS-
PORTING THE UNIT TO AND FROM THE ZENOAH
DEALER.
THE PURCHASER SHALL NOT BE CHARGED FOR
DIAGNOSTIC LABOR WHICH LEADS TO THE DETER-
MINATION THAT A WARRANTED PART IS DEFECTIVE,
IF THE DIAGNOSTIC WORK IS PERFORMED AT THE
ZENOAHDEALER.
THE PURCHASER OR OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REQUIRED MAINTE-
NANCE AS DEFINED BY THE MANUFACTURER IN THE
OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL.
ANY WARRANTED PART WHICH IS NOT SCHEDULED
FOR REPLACEMENT AS REQUIRED MAINTENANCE,
OR WHICH IS SCHEDULED ONLY FOR REGULAR
INSPECTION TO THE EFFECT OF REPAIR OR “RE-
PLACE AS NECESSARY” SHALL BE WARRANTED FOR
THE WARRANTY PERIOD. ANY WARRANTED PART
WHICH IS SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT AS RE-
QUIRED MAINTENANCE SHALL BE WARRANTED FOR
THE PERIOD OF TIME UP TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED
REPLACEMENT POINT FOR THE PART.
ANY REPLACEMENT PART THAT IS EQUIVALENT IN
PERFORMANCE AND DULABILITY MAY BE USED IN
NON-WARRANTY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS, AND
SHALL NOT REDUCE THE WARRANTY OBLIGATION
OF THE COMPANY.
THE COMPANY IS LIABLE FOR DAMAGES TO OTHER
ENGINE COMPONENTS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF
A WARRANTED PART STILL UNDER WARRANTY.
THE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THOSE UNITS
WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE OF
INSTRUCTION LISTED IN THE OWNER/OPERATOR
MANUAL FOR PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF
THE UNITS ACCIDENT MISHANDLING, ALTERATION,
ABUSE, IMPROPER LUBRICATION, USE OF ANY
PARTS OR ACCESSORIES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED BY THE COMPANY, OR OTHER CAUSES
BEYOND THE COMPANY'S CONTROL.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THOSE PARTS
REPLACED BY NORMAL WEAR OR HARMLESS
CHANGES IN THEIR APPEARANCE.
THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY is limited to the duration of
the limited warranty. Otherwise, this limited warranty is
in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties, in-
cluding any warranty of FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR USE and any implied warranty MER-
CHANTABILITY otherwise applicable to this product.
LIABILITIES FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGE UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE
EXCLUDED.
IF YOU NEED TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION,
PLEASE CALL YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER, OR
CHECKPLEASEZENOAHWEBSITE
http://www.zenoah.net
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